Briefing: Chinese mining giant accused of poisoning Congo in toxic mine scandal linked to BMW, Mercedes, Peugeot, Volkswagen
Strategic angle: A major scandal unfolds as a Chinese mining company faces allegations of environmental poisoning in Congo, with ties to several global automotive brands.
Briefing: Japan Gets A Land Cruiser Wagon For $24K And Toyota Had Nothing To Do With It
Strategic angle: Toyota’s humble ProBox takes a strange turn, picking up a Land Cruiser-style face and a tougher, crossover-like stance.
Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals
Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.
Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.
Briefing: Lai Reveals Nuclear Power Revival Plan
Strategic angle: Taipei Times reports on the ambitious nuclear energy strategy proposed by Lai.
Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Briefing: Japan-U.S. Trade Deal Boosts Nuclear Energy. These 3 Companies Could Benefit.
Strategic angle: The recent trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. is set to enhance the nuclear energy sector, presenting opportunities for key companies.
Briefing: Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000
Strategic angle: Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current.
Briefing: 5 things to know about rare earth elements
Strategic angle: Insights from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on rare earth elements.
Briefing: Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events
Strategic angle: Taiwan's Lin has been confirmed eligible to compete in the female category at upcoming World Boxing events.
Briefing: New luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman set to open in Japan next month
Strategic angle: Azuma Farm Koiwai, featuring 24 exclusive guest rooms, is a collaboration between Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and JR East.
Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
Briefing: China’s crackdown on fuel and fertiliser exports spurs supply fears
Strategic angle: Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales
Briefing: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy
Strategic angle: During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for 'stepping up' to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, 'unlike NATO.'
Briefing: NSW will continue to green-light coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency
Strategic angle: Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years.
Briefing: Supermicro co-founder charged in conspiracy to export Nvidia chips to China
Strategic angle: US prosecutors allege two employees and a contractor smuggled servers through south-east Asia
Briefing: The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America
Strategic angle: Subaru will stop accepting WRX orders in Japan on May 18, but nothing changes for the US model.
Briefing: The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range
Strategic angle: China's MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output.
Briefing: Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
Strategic angle: It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Qld on Friday as category 5 storm, bringing 315km/h wind gusts
Massive storm tracking a path to Queensland coast, intensified offshore to category 5, fueled by warm waters in Coral Sea.